🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊
Island Shores is one of Gulf Shores' most popular and affordable vacation rentals, offering a stunning direct Gulf-front view of the Gulf of Mexico from its 6th-floor location. You'll be greeted by beautiful white sandy beaches and convenient access to shopping, dining, movies, and various activities. The complex features a spacious swimming pool with ample lounge and patio seating, as well as an elevator and luggage/valet carts for easy loading and unloading. Sea 'n Suds, a well-known oyster bar and seafood restaurant, is just a block away, and you'll also find numerous other restaurants, shopping malls, and recreational activities within walking distance.
This updated two-bedroom, two-bath condo provides a full kitchen, washer/dryer, convertible bed for additional guests, and free Wi-Fi. The master bedroom is equipped with a brand new king-size bed, a private bath, and a new flat-screen TV and DVD player. The second bedroom, located off the living room, can now accommodate three guests with a new bunk bed unit featuring a double lower bunk and a twin upper bunk. This setup is ideal for families with three children. The living room features new furniture and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, providing a comfortable space to relax with a movie, a book, or a nap. The beachfront balcony includes a patio table and chairs, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the Gulf view.
Island Shores is ideally located near grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping outlets, and recreational options. The Tanger Outlet Mall, which boasts over 120 brand name stores, is a great place for retail therapy on rainy afternoons. The Wharf offers dolphin cruises, an amphitheater for concerts, additional shopping, and a movie theater. Nearby Orange Beach features Perdido Pass, a dedicated area for fishermen. You'll also find marinas, glass-bottom boats, chartered deep-sea fishing excursions, golf courses, the Alabama Birding Trail, amusement parks, and water theme parks just a short drive away.
Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a break from your everyday routine, Island Shores offers a fantastic vacation choice. The owners strive to make your stay comfortable, stress-free, and memorable, looking forward to building long-standing relationships with their guests. Please note that construction on the balcony windows is scheduled to start on October 1, 2022, and is expected to continue until January 2023, with the possibility of extensions due to weather.
Additional Information:
Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting our office directly. You must purchase each parking pass. You can have only 2 parking passes per reservation. 2 cars maximum. During special holiday time periods (Hangout Fest weekend, Memorial Day weekend, Saturday to Saturday during week of 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, and Shrimp Fest weekend) 3 bedroom units are limited to TWO parking passes, and 2 bedroom units are limited to ONE parking pass. Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels. The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels. Policies: Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent. Photo ID is required at check-in. Smoking is not allowed. Pets are not permitted. Island Shores 653 is professionally managed by Poole & Associates, a company that has been helping families create great beach memories since 1998. They are dedicated to ensuring your time at the beach is a wonderful experience, and they look forward to welcoming you back year after year. Enjoy your stay in Gulf Shores!
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About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 14 min walk
The Catch - 19 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 19 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 14 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊?
As of 28 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊 on 25 July 2026 start from NZ$332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🌊🎣 Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. 🎣🌊 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Awesome location, the condo was mostly clean. Furniture was so dated and uncomfortable, but didn't take away the charm.
stacie c.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and overall charm of the condo. We appreciate your notes regarding the furniture and will take them into consideration for future updates. We’d love to welcome you back!
Good location, good parking, easy access to the pool and beach. Room was perfect for my family. Well kept property. We will be staying there again!
Lacey P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that the location, parking, and easy access to the pool and beach made your stay enjoyable. It’s wonderful that the room was a perfect fit for your family. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back for many more fun in the sun vacations!
My family and I enjoyed the stay. Convenient by beach and also restaurants. Will stay here again.
Sam J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hello,
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Island Shores is convenient to everything downtown offers. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Had a great time and loved the Condo amd the view was unforgettable. Thank you so much.
Robin C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had a great time and enjoyed the condo and unforgettable view. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Check in was great, even though it’s at a different location. The kitchen was Okay, minus they only had 3 coffee cups! LolFurniture was definitely well Loved! The patio only had 2 plastic lawn chairs, which is not enough for a 2 bedroom rental on the beach. Location was great! The rental was very clean, which is a plus!
Cheryl W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you found check-in smooth, the location great, and the rental very clean. We appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen cups, furniture, and patio seating, and will share it with our team for consideration to improve future stays. We’d love to welcome you back!
Verified
4/10 Poor
John H.
22 October 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very dusty, visible dust on glass surfaces. Cobwebs in most corners, on light/fan pull down controls. Outdated. Does NOT look like pictures.
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry your stay did not meet expectations regarding cleanliness and décor. We take comments like yours seriously and will review these areas to ensure improvements are made for future guests.
My girls and I booked last minute trip to go for a long weekend and see Kenny Chesney at the Wharf and spend Memorial Day, great location and very clean. Highly recommend for small group.
Rachel B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hello,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are so glad you had a great memorial day with us! We appreciate your recommendations!
Our place was clean and comfortable. Poole & Associates customer was phenomenal. I will definitely book with them again.
Caroline S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hello Caroline,
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at this location. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Darren P.
26 July 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Condo
Showerhead was broke in main bath. Multiple lights were not working. Generally dirty.
Darren P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced with the showerhead, lighting, and overall cleanliness. Your comments have been shared with our maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure these concerns are addressed for future guests.
The unit had a washer and dryer in the bedroom and it was not vented. Also it is past time to update the faucets, floors and paint.
hugh s.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It sounds like there are a few areas that could use attention to improve the overall experience. Hopefully, the property management will take note of the need for updates and repairs. I’m glad you had the opportunity to enjoy your trip despite those concerns!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
22 June 2012
Annual Beach Trip
My friends and I have stayed in this condo the past 4 or 5 years. We are already discussing next summers trip.We love the condo and its location. Everything you want to do is very close distance. Its very clean and well maintained. The owner is great to communicate with. I would definitely recommended this condo to friends. We had a great time!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thanks for the flattering comments! I am delighted y'all enjoyed your stay again. Let me know when you are ready to return.
We love staying in this area. Condos in this complex are generally a little less expensively priced than others. Think this results from being a somewhat older building. However, the overall facilities are well kept. Each individual apartment depends upon the owner of that specific unit. We've stayed couple places in this complex and find the specific units to be pretty nice. Not fancy and perhaps somewhat dated...but clean and very workable. We were there for two weeks Jan/Feb 2025. And of course....GREAT LOCATION.
Roger R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
It sounds like the location really made the stay enjoyable! Being in a great spot can make all the difference, especially when you’re able to easily access the beach and local attractions. It's great to hear that you’ve found the complex to be well-kept overall, even if some units are a bit older. Have you had the chance to explore any new spots in the area during this trip, or is it more of a routine getaway for you?
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean, new furniture (different from the pictures and nicer) and the view was amazing. Great area as everything you need is walking distance. Sea n Suds oyster bar and grill next door and grocery store and souvenir shop across the street. The only minor drawback was the construction workers working on the roof at the time and the elevator quit on our last day and we were on the 6th floor. Other than that, everything was great! We will definitely come back!
Tina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that your enjoyed your stay with us! Be sure and check out our great off season rates! The construction from Hurricane Sally is mostly complete!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Valerie B.
6 July 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, ok condo
The furniture is dated and one of the kitchen chairs could not be used due to the seat splitting apart.
There was quite a bit of sand still on the floor when arriving and the whole unit could’ve been cleaner. It wasn’t bad but not the best either.
Location was great along with the beach access!
Valerie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hello Valerie,
We will have our team check on the dated furniture and the splitting seat. We will be coaching our cleaning staff on these issues. We are glad you enjoyed the location and the beach access. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Archival
8/10 Good
Lynn S.
15 August 2016
Great location but it needs newer furniture and the elevator needs maintenance.
The view is outstanding! I sat on the balcony, drinking my morning coffee, and watched the dolphins. The dolphins swam by around 7 o'clock. It's a 1/2 mile walk to the Hangout, not too bad. The elevator is very slow and sometimes doesn't work at all.
Lynn S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon.
Location, location, location! Right on the beach and walking distance to many restaurants and stores. We stayed for 6 nights the beginning of June. My biggest complaint was that the ocean view from the windows was blocked due to deterioration between the window panes. Could only see the ocean partially, due to that. I let management know on check out and hopefully they will fix that. Most likely will not return to this location. PCB has way nicer condos for way less money. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Brian W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hello Brian,
Thank you for your review and feedback. The association will be replacing all of the balcony sliding glass this winter. We apologize for your inconvenience and hope that you will come back to our little slice of paradise.
Archival
8/10 Good
summer r.
25 August 2016
Beautiful view with a bonus...washer and dryer!!
We had a wonderful time staying in Golfshores. The condo was great although it was a little outdated for my style. The washer and dryer are a bonus for sure! The only problem I had was the fact that it was on the six floor and the elevator would take for ever or even sometimes not work at all. The ventilation in the master bathroom seemed to not work so well and the actual showerhead was not held tightly to the wall. But all minir problems. The pool was fantastic and so was the beach! Definitley will stay again for sure!
summer r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
So pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear about the problem with the elevators, and we have forwarded the concerns to the buildings association as they are in charge of maintenance on the common areas. We have maintenance looking into the other issues you mentioned and hope to have them fixed soon. Hope to see you back again soon for another great stay with us here in Gulf Shores!!
Not a bad stay for the money; but definitely needs some updating. Kitchen appliances and living room furniture were very good. A rain/wind storm during our stay took out the TV, but management was very responsive, and thanks to Billy was fixed in no time. Balcony furniture and weather stripping under the back door (which allowed slight amount of rain to be blown in), as well as the master mattress, all need to be replaced. Balcony railing and floor need to be refinished. Washer & dryer in master BR not a good idea in my opinion.
David S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback and review! We would love to have you stay with us again! Check out our fall rates and give us a call to book.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Matt M.
21 March 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Just okay.
The condo is very outdated, in need of some cosmetic repairs as well. Bedding was very old and worn down. The floors were also dirty, could feel sand and lots of hair in the bathrooms. Maintenance came early one morning to put something in water heater and caused the entire condo to fill with smoke, was never contacted or apologized for the inconvenience. For the price there are better options.
Matt M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Keith M.
14 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Clean,good location, not enjoyable a total rental
Upon getting to property elevator broken - we were on top floor 6th floor, lug everything up later the next day the elevator was working. However pool was closed after the 2nd day and remained closed for maintenance the rest of our stay. The unit was clean but definitely a rental. Drywall repairs not complete in almost every room, not a matching piece furniture, unit in desperate need of a total makeover for the price we paid. Bring your own cook wear as every showed serious wear and tear. Stackable washer and dryer plumbed next to dresser in master bedroom but not vented outside. Not certain anything has been updated in some time. Will not be returning to this building Island Shores!
Keith M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are disappointed to hear about the issues you had during your stay. The elevator has had some issues since being heavily damaged during Hurricane Sally and the association is working hard to get the issue resolved. The drywall not being painted is from the Hurricane destroying the roof. The drywall has been repaired and painting is scheduled for after our busy season slows down as our busy season offers no breaks between guests to finish the painting. Not sure why the pool was down but there had to be a significant issue. If the pool is deemed unsafe for any reason, the association has no choice but to shut it down. The unit has definitely been upgraded with new furniture recently as well. We hope you'll decide to stay with us again, even if it's not at Island Shores. T
Verified
4/10 Poor
Chris S.
7 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gulf shore Condo
Really dated. The patio furniture is cheap plastic. The bunk bed sheets on the lower bunk were clearly not changed, a jolly rancher was open and wrapper laying beside it under the comforter. The top bunk had no sheets. My daughter slept on top of the comforter and used a blanket out of the closet, she unfolded it and found some dried goo, not sure what it was, so clearly it had not been washed either. The kitchen counters were dusty and the dishwasher had powder of some kind all over the handle and front of it. Looked like seasoning of some kind.
The bathrooms were very clean and the floors throughout the condo were also clean. The air conditioning worked great so that was a bonus.
Overall, I would not use this property again.
Chris S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad the bathrooms, floors, and air conditioning met your expectations, and we appreciate your comments regarding the condo’s condition and amenities. Guest feedback like yours helps future travelers set expectations and highlights areas where attention may be needed.
As previous reviews have said the location of this property is perfect. The property is about 100 yards to the water and the view of the beach is phenomenal. Its a little difficult to get into the parking lot as there is only one entrance and sort of hidden especially at night. The complex is small compared to the other buildings around making it cozy and makes the beach area less crowded. The unit does need to be updated, large lump on the right side of the couch, old pvc patio furniture. Very few amenities. Only two rolls of toilet paper are provided., 2 pods for the dishwasher and no laundry detergent. The dryer does vent to the inside and makes the bedroom very warm. Additional rugs or mats ae needed inside at the doors. The balcony is very sandy. Also they still provide keys, a coded lock especially in a beach community is a must in 2025. One last item, with five people staying in the unit, the top bunk was not made and there was still sand on the mattress. Some small upgrades and attention to detail can really make this an absolutely perfect getaway unit. My family and I have stayed at numerous properties and its the attention to detail that is always the difference between and average property and an extraordinary one. This unit has that potential, if its realized.
Eric D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, the beach view, and the cozy feel of the complex. We also appreciate your thoughtful notes on areas where the unit could be improved, from furniture updates to amenities, bedding, and cleaning details. Your observations are very valuable, and we’ll be sharing them with our team as we work on upgrades and improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better stay in the future and make this unit the extraordinary getaway you described.